By Diaspora Insurance News
IRELAND: CARER, Nkosana Sibanda, was returning home from work last Monday morning when his car collided with a truck, killing him instantly.
The fatal crash occurred just after 9am last Monday (August 19, 2024) in Barnhill outside Castledermont, County Kildare.
Nkosana was originally from Zimbabwe and relocated to Ireland in 2017.
He’d been living in Baltinglass since 2022 with his wife, Cingo, and children, Maria (18), Priscilla (15), Michael (13), Malven (10) and two-year-old Miracle.
Friend, Prince Belunda, described Nkosana as a “very humble man” who was devoted to his family.
“Nkosana was a very good guy. He really loved his family and worked hard to provide for them,” Prince said.
A GoFundMe appeal has since been launched to raise Euro10,000 for funeral and body repatriation costs.
His sister Mthandazo Sibanda explained, “l am fundraising for my late brother, father and husband who lost his life in a fatal accident that happened on the 19th of August 2024, leaving behind 5 children and a wife.
“The family is devastated by this loss. We (are) raising funds to assist the family to repatriate the body back to Zimbabwe for burial. We are appealing for any donation that can assist us to bury my brother.”
She added, “As we come together to honour Nkosana’s memory and the life he lived, we are also faced with unexpected burden of funeral expenses.
“Your generosity will allow us to give Nkosana Sibanda the dignified farewell he deserves, surrounded by the love of family and friends back home.
“If you are unable to contribute financially, we kindly ask that you share this message with others who may be able to help.”
One of his co-workers paid tribute to him on the GoFundMe page saying: “Hope you get the best bed in heaven. It was a pleasure to work alongside you. You always had a great big smile every time I saw you.”
Baltinglass Town AFC donated to the fund, while condolences were paid by Baltinglass GAA Club, where Nkosana’s son Michael plays.
Nkosana was described as a deeply religious man. He was a preacher in The Zion Church in Clondalkin, where his family and friends held a 24-hour vigil for him over the weekend.
